When to plant kale in Wentworth
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late JulWentworth area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepWentworth area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepWentworth area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wentworth. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A tough leafy brassica that grows through Adelaide's autumn and winter and keeps producing for months. Pick lower leaves regularly and leave the top to keep growing. Cold weather sweetens the leaves; summer brings bolting and caterpillars.